Getting Braces What You Need To Know Step By Step      Are you wondering how the process of getting braces works? If you are looking to improve your smile with braces, this article will walk you through the process of how to get braces. Don’t start your treatment before reading this step by step

Phase 1 Braces Interceptive Orthodontics and What It Means For Your Child      I think that you will agree that kids are getting braces on younger and younger each year.  I have two daughters, ages 7 and 8.  They constantly ask me if they can get braces. They want to fit in more than

Palate Expanders The Complete Guide To Most Important Orthodontic Appliance, The Palate Expander     Palate expanders are appliances that I recommend often for patients in my private practice. In my humble opinion, it is the most important orthodontic appliance that we use. But this treatment recommendation can come as a surprise to many families.

What Can You Eat With Braces The Ultimate Guide to Food That You Can and Can’t Eat While In Braces   I love food and if you are like me you are thinking about food all day!  But, if you have braces on can you still love and enjoy food? Understanding what foods you can

14 Best Soft Foods For Braces How To Survive Your First Month Of Having Braces     What are the best soft foods for braces? This will be the first question you will ask yourself when you start your braces. If you are like me, I think that you will agree that FOOD IS LIFE

What Is A Thumb Sucking Appliance? A Complete Guide Answer All Your Questions About Resolving Thumb or Finger Sucking      A custom made thumb sucking appliance should be your first line of defense against a persistent thumb sucking habit and here’s why! I’m sure you will agree that breaking your child’s persistent thumb sucking

What Happens At A Braces Consultation A Complete Guide Be Fully Prepared for Your Initial Braces Consultation   I’m sure you will agree that not knowing what happens at a braces consultation can make anyone nervous.  Recently a mom and her 11 year old daughter, Chloe, came to our office.  She nervously walked up to

21 Must Ask Questions For Your Braces Consultation   Don’t leave your braces consultation without asking these important questions!   Have you recently booked a consultation with an orthodontist? If you answered yes, then your next step is to prepare yourself for the initial orthodontic consultation.  A braces consultation is the first step in the

The Complete Guide to Transfer Orthodontic Treatment Transfer Your Orthodontic Treatment Without The Hassle    Patients needing to transfer orthodontic treatment mid-treatment is becoming more common. The American Association of Orthodontists estimates that close to 5 million people are in braces at any given moment. So this trend won’t be slowing down anytime soon as

5 Easy Tips To Keep Your Retainer Clean   Keep your retainer clean! It may be more important than you think! In addition to making sure your retainers stay clean, fresh and last for years to come, a clean retainer will also keep you healthy.  A recent article on Healthline states, “…retainers can harbor dangerous